Does it wise for a mage to invest into combat skills – besides mana points and rune making?
It surely won’t hurt if you acquire 30% on your one- hand skill even if you are a mage. The best way is to get yourself a dexterity weapon like a epee, a rapier or a master’s epee and to increase your dexterity with potions. You can use high dexterity to pick locks and pockets while high strength does not help you outside combat. There is no need to learn long range combat skills.